Dead Man (2024 South Korean Film)
Dead Man is a South Korean crime thriller film released on February 7, 2024. The film was written and directed by Ha Joon-won and distributed by Plus M Entertainment. It explores the dangerous world of identity theft and financial crime.
Plot
The story follows Lee Man-jae (played by Cho Jin-woong), a man who earns a living by lending his identity to businesses as a figurehead. After agreeing to let a business use his name for a fee of 5 million won, he finds himself framed for the embezzlement of 100 billion won. Forced to fake his own death, he is eventually imprisoned in China. With the assistance of a political consultant named Mrs. Sim (Kim Hee-ae), he secures his release and returns to South Korea to uncover the truth behind his framing. During his investigation, he encounters Gong Hee-joo (Lee Soo-kyung), who is seeking the person responsible for her father's death.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Cho Jin-woong as Lee Man-jae
- Kim Hee-ae as Sim Eun-zo
- Lee Soo-kyung as Gong Hee-joo
- Park Ho-san as Jo Pil-joo
- Jeon Mu-song as Teacher Jin
Production
The film was directed by Ha Joon-won, who also served as the writer. The cinematography was handled by Kim Dong-young, and the production was managed by Nam Sung-ho. The film has a runtime of 109 minutes.